The Sandton Police Station has highlighted some of the crime trends within the Sandton area.
In Sector 1, which covers Edenburg, Gallo Manor, Khyber Rock, Rivonia, Sunninghill, Woodlands and Woodmead, theft out of motor vehicles was the biggest contribution to crime. Granville Meyer, the spokesperson for the Sandton Police Station said in most incidents the doors or windows of vehicles were forced open. Targeted suburbs included Woodmead, Sunninghill and Edenburg. These incidents took place on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 1pm and 6pm.
In Sector 2, which covers Brecknock, Bryanston, Klevehill Park, Lonehill and Paulshof, Petervale, Rietfontein and Riverclub, residential burglaries were the main contribution to crime in the sector. In most incidents, the doors or windows were forced open and electronic equipment was targeted. These incidents took place between 4am to 12pm on Friday. The most targeted suburbs were Bryanston and Paulshof.
In Sector 3, the main crime committed was theft out of motor vehicles. Sector 3 includes Benmore Gardens, Dalecross, Dennehof, Duxberry, Hurlingham, Hurl Park, Little Fillian, Moodie Hill, Morningside, Morningside Manor, Morningside Ext 40, New Brighton, Parkmore, Sandown, Sandhurst, Strathavon and Sunset Acres. These incidents mainly took place between 4pm and 8pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
In Sector 4, which includes Buccleuch, Lower Gallo Manor, Eastgate, Kelvin, Kelvin View, Kramerville, Marlboro North, Wendywood and Wesco Park, residential burglaries were the primary crime committed. In most incidents, the doors or windows of the vehicles were forced open. These incidents took place on Tuesday and Thursday between 12pm and 6pm.
Details: Sandton Police Station 011 722 4200.
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